Spa cover lifter

Abstract

A device for removing spa covers and storing them, while the spa in use, and returning them to cover the spa after use. This invention takes a different approach to the mounting requirements for the system hardware. Most notable, the right and left flanged side plates are attached directly to the bottom of the spa frame, thus negating the necessity to drill holes for mounting screws in the side of the spa or holes for mounting screws in the concrete base. Many spa purchasers object to the drilling of these holes. This invention provides a reasonable solution to these problems.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . An apparatus for lifting a folding spa cover, having folding sections from a covering position over a spa to an uncovering position beside the spa comprising: 
 a U-shaped center lift bar adapted to be pivotally attached to one of the folding sections of the cover;    a U-shaped near lift bar adapted to be pivotally attached to one of the folding sections of the cover;    one flanged mounting plate on each side of the spa adapted for attachment to the bottom of said spa frame;    opposing legs of each lift bar being pivotally attached to the respective left and right flanged side plates.